How to Pronounce "old habits die hard"
expression
OLD HAB-its DYE HARD
OHD HAB-its DIE HAHD
Definition
This expression means it is very difficult to stop doing things you have been doing for a long time, especially bad or unwanted habits.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈoʊɫd/ /ˈhæbəts/ /ˈdaɪ/ /ˈhɑɹd
British English
ˈəʊld/ /hˈæbɪts/ /dˈaɪ/ /hˈɑːd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
OLD HAB-its DYE HARD
UK
OHD HAB-its DIE HAHD
Listen in Context
Old habits die hard, so he still forgets to turn off the lights.
She bites her nails—old habits die hard.
Even after moving, he wakes up early—old habits die hard.
He tried to quit smoking, but you know, old habits die hard.